Croton Petra Plant Indoor Care. Luckily, the croton petra is tough, so even if your plant has lost all its leaves, don’t lose hope! The first time i brought home a croton plant i was thrilled at how it looked in my home, but shortly after the journey home, the plant began to drop its leaves.
I sometimes get the rep that i'm fussy indoors, but not if you get to know me first! Indoor care instructions for croton plants. Croton plant care and maintenance (indoor and outdoor) croton is a striking tropical plant, ideal for growing in warm regions where the temperature ranges between 60°f (15°c) and 70°f (21°c).
Codiaeum variegatum 'petra' croton petra, a well known plant grown in gardens in tropical areas all over the world.
Croton care crotons have some of the boldest and brightest foliage around. Codiaeum variegatum) are stunning shrubs that grow to be five to six feet tall. Croton petra is the most common variety of the croton, and it is commonly used as a decorative house plant because of its large, colorful leaves. Commonly known as the croton petra or botanically as codieaum variegatum, this plant is coveted for the auburn, scarlet, and lemon colored veins that mark its bright, bushy foliage.read on for simple tips on how to care for an indoor croton petra plant.